A recurrent chalazion should be subjected to histopathologic evalution to exclude the possibility of –
Correct Answer: Sebaceous cell carcinoma
Description: Chalazion, also called a tarsal or meibomian cyst, is a chronic non-infective (non-suppurative) lipogranulomatous Inflammation of the meibomian gland. Commonest of all lid lumps. Recurrent Chalazion may undergo malignant change into meibomian gland adenocarcinoma (sebaceous cell carcinoma) usually in elderly. Ref:AK Khurana 6thE pg369 REF IMG
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